Newsletter
AUGUST 2013
“ County” — It’s in our name!
During the past few months, I’ve encountered it numerous times — “I want to see
the CDC be more involved on a county-wide level.”
My response? “So do I!”
It’s been a pleasure getting to know folks around Crawford County over the
first seven months of my employment with the CDC. Although we still have a
lot more people to meet, we’ve taken a proactive role in trying to get into all the
communities in Crawford County.
Rachel Desy and I have taken a couple “field trips” to Schleswig, Arion, Dow City
and Vail where we walk into local businesses and hangouts to introduce ourselves.
I was honored to be a judge at this year’s chili cookoff in Buck Grove. Soon after
I began I enjoyed attending a Charter Oak Commercial Club dinner. I exhausted
myself pedalling to Manilla during the annual Manilla Madness bike ride and met
some nice folks there. Tourism Coordinator MIchele Ertz (who lives in Manilla) and
I recently visited the Dow House, as we plan to visit all tourism destinations in the
county. Soon, we’ll make time to visit with all the other communities to offer our
services.
“ Census data says more than
half of the county’s residents
live outside Denison.
And there are a
surprising amount of
businesses thriving out
beyond the city limits.
Sure, Denison seems to get the most air time. And it does make sense — Denison
holds the highest city populace, is home to the highest number of businesses, is
a regional shopping destination and is the most well known of our communities.
However, our other communities are equally important. Census data says more
than half of the county’s residents live outside Denison. And there are a surprising
amount of businesses thriving out beyond the city limits.
I want to find more ways we can all work together to realize our goals.
Our economy is regional, after all, and “Crawford County” is literally in our
organization’s name.
In order to become the true County-wide organization we thrive to be, we’re going
to need your help:
· Please let us know of any new businesses that have opened or are opening in your communities. We want to provide your ribbon cutting and
celebrate with you! The generated publicity is a fantastic free promotion, and
you don’t even have to be a CDC member to utilize us for your ribbon cutting.
· Keep us informed of events outside Denison. We want to help you promote
your community happenings, and we will try to attend them ourselves!
We probably don’t know about your events unless you tell us.
· Help us grow our membership county-wide. More memberships in communities
will force us to be even more accountable and spend more time there.
We are here to serve all Crawford County residents and businesses equally,
because we want to see all our communities prosper. Please send me an email
at eblakley@cdcia.org or call me any time at 712.263.5621.
Sincerely,
Evan Blakley, Executive Director
a member of
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JANUARY 2013
Highlights from Our 2013 Annual Meeting
M A R K E T
Uptown Market Scheduled
to Return for Fall
Merchants and residents alike are asking
for the return of this successful event where
music, food and locally made goods line the
sidewalks. While the event takes place in
Uptown, we believe it can bring more people
to the county from the entire region, and they
shop with many merchants while they are
here. It also provides our residents one more
reason to stay in town all weekend instead of
driving to the city.
We are excited to announce that Uptown
Market will be coming back in the fall,
pending approval from Denison City Council.
More details with opening dates will be
coming soon!
Three area businesses
were named winners of the
sixth annual CDC Business
Awards on at the Chamber
and Development (CDC)
Council of Crawford
County’s annual meeting.
Ken Kahl and Crawford
County Abstract were
honored as the New
Business/New Owner
recipients. Bob Adams
and the staff of Adams Motor Company were named the Heritage Award winners. The
final award of the night, the Founders Award, was given to Bohlmann, Inc. and general
manager Mark Johnson.
New Board Member Elections were also announced as well as Executive Committee
officers for fiscal year 2014. This year, Jay Mendlik will serve as president with first vice
president Dr. Derek Lambert and second vice president Bill Bruce. Secretary/treasurer
will be Louis Scheuring with Mark Ramthun as past president. Board members are Bob
Adams, Nancy Castillo, Jon Schuttinga, Chad Schechinger, Mike Earl, Greg Gallup,
Doug Mezger and Tyson Preul. Cecil Blum will represent the Crawford County Board of
Supervisors and Gordon Hough will act as representative for the Denison City Council.
Are You Skilled
Enough to Win $50?
Did you know Crawford County is
in position to become the 2nd Skilled
Iowa Certified County in the entire
state? In order to meet the criteria,
we need more residents to become
certified by taking the NCRC test, a display of your real-world
job skills.
If you live in Crawford County and score Platinum on the NCRC test
between now and September 30, the CDC will give you a $50 gift
card! Even if you don’t earn Platinum, our county still wins! Contact
the CDC to register for the next test session!
*First time test takers only; must present valid Platinum certificate to
redeem prize.
Pictures of Progress
Star t small. Dream big.
New CDC Event to Promote Small
Business Creation – Sept 16
Entrepreneurs are the future of our local economy. Do you know
someone that may be ready to pursue the dream? Mark your
calendar for September 16th. This day-long conference will
educate startup hopefuls on the knowledge to not only start a
business, but to position it for success, right here in Western Iowa.
More details coming soon.
MAY–JUL 2013
Evan Blakley, Executive Director, gave a presentation on the unique growth within the
county’s population and businesses, as well as membership growth and new initiatives at
the CDC since the new staff began in November of last year.
Rick Hunsaker from Western Iowa Advantage and Region XII Council of Governments
wrapped up the meeting by giving a presentation on how the community can partner with
the CDC to grow Crawford County by means of a solid economic development plan.
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Young Professionals Invite
you to Golf in the Dark!
Tourism Coordinator Update
Michele Ertz, Crawford County Tourism
Coordinator, is already generating compliments
within the community from her debut event–
Red, White and Boom! Michele boosted
participation in the day’s events and donations.
She has been learning about county attractions,
like The Dow House (above) and planning new
ways to market and attract local tourism.
Serving all of Crawford County, Iowa
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The third annual DYP Glow Ball
tournament will light up the night on
August 17th at 8:00 pm. Anyone over the
age of 21 is invited to attend this couples
best ball event for $30 per person which
includes green fees, cart, glow ball
equipment and, new this year, a glowin-the-dark tee shirt! You must register
before the event to participate by
calling the CDC office at 263-5621.
ARION ASPINWALL
BUCK GROVE
CHARTER OAK
DELOIT
DENISON
D O W C I T Y K I R O N M A N I L L A R I C K E T T S S C H L E S W I G VA I L W E S T S I D E
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Constantly promoting and celebrating investment in your community
1 Ribbon Cutting Hillside Grille in Denison. 2 Celebrating the new office space of Xceptional Nutrition. 3 Lambert
Chiropractic in their new location along Highway 30. 4 Celebrating with new owners of Your Treasure Chest in Uptown.
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Our Valued CDC Members
A Country Rose Wine, Gift & Flower Shop
Adams Motor Company
American Cancer Society
American Protein Company
Ampride Truck Plaza
Aspinwall Co-Op
Auen Distributing Co., Inc.
AVON
Bank Iowa
Becky’s Hallmark
Black Hills Energy
bluespace creative, inc.
Bohlmann Inc.
Bomgaars Supply
Bonner Photographic, LLC
Boulders Inn & Suites
Boyer Valley Company
Broadway Dental
Bryan Electric
BT Computers LLC
Buena Vista University
Cabinet Factory & Appliance Store
Cable Channel 18
Carlyle Memorials
Casey’s General Store
CCMH Medical Clinic, City Center
City of Denison
Coleman Motors
Computer Concepts of Iowa
Computer MD
Consumers Credit Union
Counsel Office & Documents
Crawford County Abstract
Crawford County Bank
Crawford County Clinic
Crawford County Engineer
Crawford County Farm Bureau
Crawford County Home Health Agency
Crawford County ISU Extension
Crawford County Memorial Hospital
Crawford County Supervisors
Cronk’s Restaurant
Custom Cycle & Small Engine
D & S Sales
Dairy Queen of Iowa
Deb’s Deli & Catering
DeMey Electric
Denison Aquatic Fun Center
Denison Branch Carroll Area Nursing Service
Denison Bulletin & Review
Denison Care Center
Denison Chiropractic Clinic
Denison Do It Best
Denison Drywall & Supply
Denison Job Corps Center
Denison Library Friends, Inc.
Denison Livestock Auction
Denison Municipal Utilities
Denison Realty
Denison Rotary
Don’s Inc.
Donna Reed Foundation
Doug’s Cleaning Service
Edward Jones - Jeff Ploeger
Edward Jones - Scott Ferguson
Power Wash, U.S.A.
PPP Design
El Jimador
Prairie Rose Sign & Canopy
Ettleman Town & Country
Prime Times Lounge
Eventide Lutheran Home
Professional Computer Systems
Family Eye Care
Family Practice & Surgical Specialist
Providence Inn, LLC
Quality Food Processors
Family Table Restaurant
R.L. Craft Roofing
Fareway Stores Inc.
Radio Shack
Farmers Mutual Insurance
Farmland Foods, Inc.
Rasmussen Lumber
Frehse Manufacturing Inc.
Region XII Council of Governments
Reiney’s Kandy Kitchen
Frontier Communications of Iowa, Inc.
Glidden House Bed & Breakfast
Reisz Construction
Godfather’s Pizza
Reliv International
Gronau, Doug & Judy
Reynold’s Clothing
Grossman, Randy & Deb
Ries Amusement
Granzen Plumbing
Roscoe’s Jewelry
Greater Iowa Credit Union
Schau Recycling
Gustafson Law Firm
Schwarte Accounting & Tax Service
Sherri & Julie’s Dance & Gymnastics
H & R Block
Hanson Directory Service
Shook Plumbing & Sunset Village
Harrison County Home Health
Something Unique
Healy Excavating
Sparkey’s One Stop/Al’s Corner Oil
Hillside Grille Steakhouse
Splurge!
Staley’s Food Service, Inc.
Hoffman Agency
Home Care Medical
State Farm Insurance
Huebner Funeral Home
Sundquist Engineering, P.C.
Sunshine Styles
Hy-Vee Food Store
T & J’s
Iowa Dreamer’s Agency
Jackson Recovery Centers
TEAM Ford Lincoln
KDSN Radio
Ten Point Construction
Krajicek Pallet Inc.
Texas Made Chill & Grill
La Prensa LLC
Thams Insurance Agency
The Andersons Ethanol Group
Lambert Family Chiropractic Clinic
The Observer
Liberty Food Service
LifeServe Blood Center
The Pub/ B & D Grill
Lindsay/Eco Water Systems
Thermalfab
Little China
Thrifty White Drug
Mahoney & Gotto Company
Topko Home Health
Majestic Hills Golf Course & Grille
Tyson Fresh Meats
Manilla Times
United Bank of Iowa
Marcia’s Catering
Verlin’s Plumbing & Heating
Marten Insurance
Vetter Equipment
McCord Insurance & Real Estate Corp.
Vision Care Clinic, P.C.
Mediacom
Walmart #01-1732
Monarc Technologies
Wells Fargo Bank Iowa
MOSAIC
Wesco Industries
Mundt, Barry
West Iowa Comm. Mental Health
Mundt, Franck & Schumacher
Western Iowa Power Cooperative
Nepple Real Estate
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Nixon, Drexel DDS
Western Iowa Transit System
Westside State Savings Bank
No Frills Supermarket
Wine Shop at Home
Norelius & Nelson Law Office
O’Neill’s Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
Wireless World
Oakwood Manor
Yankey Travel, Inc.
Office Elements
Your Treasure Chest
Office Stop
Z Wireless
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Zion Lutheran Church
Pardun, Mike & Nancy
Park Motel
Petersen Manufacturing Co.
Help welcome our new members!
Pfannebecker Funeral Home
Phil’s Lawn, Landscaping & Nursery · Hillside Grille Steakhouse
· Iowa Dreamer’s Agency
Pizza Ranch
· Pizza Ranch
· Schwarte Accounting & Tax Service
· Quality Food Processors
· Team Ford Lincoln
· Texas Made Chill & Grill
· The Andersons Ethanol Group
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Corporate Sponsors!
Our Corporate Sponsors offer extended
support that helps us take on special
projects to benefit our communities.
Contact us to become a corporate
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PLATINUM
Adams Motor Company
Bank Iowa
Black Hills Energy
Broadway Dental
Consumers Credit Union
Crawford Co. Memorial Hospital
GOLD
Boulders Inn & Suites
Counsel Office & Documents
Thams Insurance Agency
Vision Care Clinic
Wells Fargo Bank
Westside State Bank
SILVER
KDSN
Western Iowa Power Cooperative
Western Iowa Tech Community College
BRONZE
Buena Vista University
Dairy Queen
El Jimador
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
Greater Iowa Credit Union
Healy Excavating
Hy Vee
Krajicek Enterprises
Lambert Family Chiropractic
Majestic Hills Golf Course
MOSAIC
Oakwood Manor Apartments
INDIVIDUAL EVENT SPONSORS
Family Eye Care
United Bank Iowa
Buena Vista University
Greater Iowa Credit Union
Aspinwall Co-Op
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Wonderful attractions right in our backyard!
Open your mind and see just how many things there are to do around Denison and Crawford County!
From fascinating tours to outdoor adventures and exciting events, we’ll help you find plenty to do. And with
dozens of dining, shopping and lodging options, we promise we can surprise you with something new!
Get personal assistance planning your adventure :
Contact Michele Ertz at 712.263.5621 or mertz@cdcia.org
Sponsored by the Denison Tourism Board
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